Facility Manager

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the infrastructure at all the facilities
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment per manufacturer’s schedule and directives
• Ensure all instrument and equipment, are at optimum performance
• Assist with testing and qualification of equipment
• Organize and develop long-term plans for storage, inventory and facility management
• Maintain high safety procedures across all facilities and ensures every member of staff adheres to all safety rules.
• Audit facilities and processes as required to ensure that facilities are safe for employees, to avoid any form of occupational hazard.
• Work with other teams on project planning, facility updates and safety evaluations
• Set up test fixtures and testing areas per project needs
• Engage with third parties for shipping, logistics, and off-site storage needs
• Oversees the management of waste collection and disposal across all facilities
• Utilize proven employee management solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Establish and improve procedures and processes by addressing issues and risks
• Timely escalation to Line Manager, issues that cannot be resolved.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Line Manager, from time to time, in the course of work and furtherance of the Company’s strategic objectives.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in biologic field, life sciences, Bioengineering.
• 2 - 3 years’ cognate work experience in facility operations experience in the biotech industry, life sciences industry, or other regulated industry.
• Certificate(s) in Health, Safety and Environment would be an added advantage
• Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory compliance and good documentation practices as well as Organization and time management skills
• Experience with MS office and critical thinking skill

Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

• Exceptional Interpersonal Relationship
• Proven facility work experience.
• Prompt Issue Resolution
• Knowledge of Relevant Safety Processes and Procedure
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office package
• Understanding of regulatory compliance.
• Excellent Communication skills – written, verbal and non-verbal
• Attention to details.